Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL · Public

Acceptance rate
65%
Average SAT
1,000
ACT midpoint
20
Enrollment
4,188
In-state tuition
$13,679
Out-of-state tuition
$16,217
Avg net price
$12,786
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 880 and 1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 20

Popular programs at Eastern Illinois University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Psychology, General.112
2Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.102
3Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.84
4Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.70
5Biology, General.50
6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.46
7Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.41
8Communication and Media Studies.36
9Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.33
10Marketing.31
11Criminal Justice and Corrections.29
12Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.28
13Special Education and Teaching.26
14Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.26
15English Language and Literature, General.26
16Music.26
17Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.26
18Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.23
19Fine and Studio Arts.23
20Business Administration, Management and Operations.22

Showing top 20 of 51 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 65% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Eastern Illinois University?

Admitted students at Eastern Illinois University typically score between 880 and 1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Eastern Illinois University is approximately $12,786 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Eastern Illinois University?

4-year graduation rate data for Eastern Illinois University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.